Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,030 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $64,470
Employed locally 110
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $64,470

    Top-paying metros for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,460
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,360

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Northwest Illinois is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries?

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.7% below the national median of $49,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.